1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |